What is the relationship between Theon Greyjoy and Sansa Stark?

Sansa Stark and Theon Greyjoy were childhood friends The two were raised together as friends and practically siblings. He has been well taken care of by the Starks and raised alongside Winterfell heir: Rob.

What happened to Theon Greyjoy in the books?

For those not familiar with the books, the character of Theon Greyjoy is captured and tortured, badly, by Ramsay Snow (later Ramsay Bolton). Although the detention and torture starts in the previous books, it is in A Dance with Dragons that it takes on a completely new meaning and effect.

Why do the Starks hate Theon?

Jon resented Theon’s legitimacy and higher political status and his ability to have a relationship with Robb predicated on them being social equals. Theon resented that Jon was a Stark by blood if not by legality, and envied Jon’s actual brotherly relationship with Robb.

How was Theon Greyjoy tortured in the books?

In the show, Theon beheads Ser Rodrik Cassel because he’s bullied into it, and makes a mess of it. In the books, Ramsay slices off his arm when Cassel offers a hand in friendship, and then later blames this murder on Theon.

What was the relationship between Theon Greyjoy and the Starks like?

Theon and the Starks had a complicated relationship. Officially, he was a hostage and a prisoner, but pragmatically, they treated him like a ward, effectively as one of the family.

How does Theon Greyjoy take over Winterfell?

Theon captures Winterfell with a small party, successfully overwhelming its few remaining guards. With the castle under his control, Theon takes Bran and Rickon Stark hostage and declares himself Prince of Winterfell. He sleeps with Kyra in the bed of the late Lord Eddard Stark.

What did Theon Greyjoy do to kill Stiv?

Theon and Hallis Mollen advise Robb Stark, the acting lord in Winterfell, and Theon thinks Robb should call the banners when Eddard is wounded in King’s Landing. When a group of wildlings and Night’s Watch deserters attack Bran Stark in the wolfswood, Theon kills Stiv with an arrow.

Who is Prince Theon Greyjoy’s father?

Prince Theon Greyjoy was the youngest son of King Balon Greyjoy of the Iron Islands and the younger brother of Rodrik, Maron, and Yara Greyjoy . Following his father’s failed rebellion against the Iron Throne, Theon is taken as a ward (initially hostage) to Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell.